Sisan Baniya, a 33-year-old YouTuber and content creator, gained prominence for his traveling vlogs.
He also operates a popular podcast called Paradygm TV. Baniya has played a decent part in Nepali cinema, appearing in movies and short films.
One of the pioneers of Nepalese content creators and arguably the most followed vlogger in Nepal, Sisan has become a content creator icon. He has millions of followers and subscribers across various social media.
Moreover, he supposedly dated Miss Nepal 2018, Shrinkha Khatiwada, who took the internet by storm. However, their relationship was questioned when Khatiwada married the MD of Kantipur Media Group, Sambhav Sirohiya.
Sisan has laid the foundation for hundreds and thousands of content creator aspirants in Nepal. As a result, the audience wants to learn more about the country’s vlogging icon. So, in this article, we will cover everything you need to know about Sisan Baniya, the creator of Paradygm.
Key Takeaways:
- Sisan Baniya is a 33-year-old YouTuber and a vlogger with millions of followers and subscribers on his social media.
- Baniya started his vlogging career in 2012, which took almost a decade to go big.
- Sisan Baniya was born on May 17, 1989, in Jhapa, Nepal, to his father, Shyam Raj Baniya, and his mother, Sushila Baniya.
- Baniya’s alleged relationship with former Miss Nepal made headlines some years back.
Sisan Baniya, At the Age of 33, Has Become One of the Most Followed Content Creators in Nepal
Sisan Baniya, currently 33, has become one of Nepal’s most successful digital content creators and influencers.
Baniya, who started vlogging on YouTube for fun, soon became a sensation among the Nepalese audience because of his ability to address the needs and interests of the viewers.
The 33-year-old has gathered many followers and subscribers on his social media.
Sisan had no idea what he was getting into when he dedicated all his attention to launching a YouTube career in 2015.
He was making enough money from commercial and wedding photography to support himself, so things were going well. For this reason, several of his coworkers were taken aback by this move of trying his luck on YouTube.
He created a YouTube account because he wanted to try something different, and ever since, he has revolutionized the nation’s approach to content creation.
His videos have touched the hearts of thousands of people both domestically and internationally. He is well-known to practically everyone in urban Nepal, and his channel boasts nearly 800K subscribers.
His first video, “Disco Jacket End of Load-shedding in Nepal,” was not a hit but the start of a beautiful journey.
Sisan Baniya Spent Early Days in Jhapa Before Moving to Kathmandu
Sisan Baniya was born on May 17, 1989, in Jhapa, Nepal, to his father, Shyam Raj Baniya, and his mother, Sushila Baniya.
Baniya spent significant time in Jhapa before coming to Kathmandu for his studies. He attended Gyanodaya Bal Batika Higher Secondary School and Apex College, Kathmandu.
Talking about his education, he has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (BBA) degree.
Following his graduation, he managed the family’s New Road handcraft store. Even at that young age, he learned much about business from that experience. Baniya worked in sales and marketing at Handicrafts Nepal (Hamro Hastakala) for a few years before taking up photography.
He has had a lifelong passion for cameras, traveling, filmmaking, and photography. His story in the media industry began as a photographer, charging Rs. 2000 for photo shoots and Rs. 3000 for cover shoots. A few years later, he became one of Nepal’s highest-earning vloggers and YouTubers.
Sisan recorded everythin he saw, a true vlogging spirit. However, he didn’t truly begin to take things seriously until he entered college. He started recording college events since he had a Sony Handycam at home. His storytelling skills improved over the years, and by his senior year, the college was anticipating his videos with great anticipation.
Sisan Started His Career In Content Creation In 2012
Sisan was always passionate about filmmaking and recording. However, he did not have a camera or computer for making and editing videos.
Fortunately, when Baniya’s friend Roshan Lama returned from the UK in 2012, he asked if he wanted to do anything together. He said yes to Baniya, who was in a difficult situation and possessed a camera and a MacBook.
Baniya created Heroism: A Short Film, a highly acclaimed short film that received multiple prizes, including Best Director, by using Lama’s laptop and camera, which convinced him even more that he should keep doing what he loved.
However, producing content was challenging and poorly compensated. At that point, he began shooting wedding photography after learning how much it paid. Baniya could have been limited to being a photographer if he had not taken a risk to start his YouTube channel.
Sisan began creating funny Vine videos about 2014 and sharing them online. He also began creating Vine videos on social topics, especially following the 2015 disaster.
However, he didn’t indeed start vlogging until after the earthquake. Sushant Pradhan, the owner of a gym where Sisan used to go, motivated him to make vlogs.
Many upcoming content creators in Nepal, including Sudip Bhai Subedi and Sanjay Silwal Gupta, aspire to reach great heights as Baniya.
Baniya Faced Financial Issues During the Start of His Career
Sisan worked on several projects until the end of 2016. He went to make a video on Rara Lake, a documentary on honey hunting, and a film tune. He recorded a well-received vlog on his extensive travels to western Nepal for this purpose.
However, money was a constant problem. Sisan Baniya even created a few videos that disclosed his struggles to his viewers.
After seeing that, two people handed him about $500 each, telling him that Nepal needed content makers like him and urging him to keep doing what he was doing.
He was still irritated because he was not making much money creating content. Because his films spoke to the typical Nepali, they were receiving views, but the fact that he was still not profitable presented a problem. Then, one day, while swimming, he was inspired to launch the YouTube channel Paradygm TV in 2017.
Sisan kept up his vlog production, while Paradygm TV promoted popular urban programming. As the channel grew, brands began believing in Baniya and his group.
They advanced to a new level when they started producing travel and motorbike vlogs and other engaging content.
Things have only improved for him after that. His station kept expanding in tandem with Paradygm TV. He gained even more popularity in 2018 when he produced the Miss World welcome video for Miss Nepal Shrinkala Khatiwada.
By 2018, Sisan Baniya had made it big. He was featured in articles and appeared on talk shows everywhere. He continued to enjoy the same popularity in 2019 and intended to stop using YouTube in 2020 to focus on making films.
Throughout the lockdown, he had time to reflect. He put it off longer and focused on filming several commercials and travelogues. Additionally, he launched a podcast that has been continuously trending since he called celebrities, social media influencers, and even politicians.
Sisan Supposedly Dated Miss Nepal 2018, Shrinkhala Khatiwada
Sisan Baniya and Shrinkhala Khatiwada were the fans’ favorite couple for years. However, it is still not clear if they were dating. Neither the popular vlogger nor the beauty pageant announced their relationship publicly.
Baniya created the welcome video for Miss Nepal Shrinkala Khatiwada during her 2018 Miss Nepal Campaign. The two were also seen traveling across Nepal in their videos and vlogs.
Their trip to remote places in Nepal and their hot air balloon adventure made the headlines before COVID-19.
Although neither side has opened up about their romance, the fans were almost sure they were dating. However, the fan-favorite love story ended when Shrinkhala announced her engagement and marriage to Sambhav Sirohiya, the MD of Kantipur Media Group.
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